| Author: | Mellissa Sevigny | ||||
| Prep Time: | 10 minutes | Cook Time: | 10 minutes minutes | ||
| Total Time: | 20 minutes | Servinngs: | 2 | ||
| DESCRIPTION | |||||||
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| This easy keto chicken shawarma is juicy and loaded with so many bold flavors that you’ll never miss the traditional bread! Low carb, Atkins, Paleo, Whole 30, dairy free | |||||||
| INGREDIENTS for Shawwarma | INGREDIENTS for Tahini Sauce | |||||||
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| 1 1/3 | lbs. | boneless chicken thighs | | | 4 | tsp. | tahini paste | ||
| 2/3 | tsp. | ground coriander | | | 4 | tsp. | olive oil | ||
| 2/3 | tsp. | ground cumin (I skip out) | | | 2 | Tbsp. | water | ||
| 2/3 | tsp. | ground cardamom | | | 2 | tsp. | lemon juice | ||
| 2/3 | tsp. | ground turmeric | | | 1 | clove | garlic, minced | ||
| 1/3 | tsp. | ground cayenne pepper | | | 1 | pinch | kosher salt | ||
| 1/3 | Tbsp. | smoked paprika | ||||||
| 1/3 | tsp. | garlic powder | ||||||
| 1/3 | tsp. | onion powder | ||||||
| 1 | tsp. | kosher salt | ||||||
| 2 | pinch | ground black pepper | ||||||
| 4 | tsp. | lemon juice | ||||||
| 2 | Tbsp. | olive oil | ||||||
| Shawarma | |||||||
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| 1 | Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. | ||||||
| 2 | Mix well. | ||||||
| 3 | Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to make sure it’s completely coated. | ||||||
| 4 | For most flavorful results, marinate overnight – otherwise 2 hours will do it. | ||||||
| 5 | Preheat the grill to 500 degrees F. | ||||||
| 6 | Cook the chicken on the grill over direct heat, for about 4 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 160 degrees. | ||||||
| 7 | Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes (it will continue to cook.) | ||||||
| 8 | Slice and serve with the tahini sauce and side dishes of your choice. | ||||||
| Tahani Sauce | |||||||
| 1 | Combine all of the tahini sauce ingredients in a small bowl. | ||||||
| 2 | Stir well until smooth. | ||||||
| NOTES | |||||||
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| *See full recipe – https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/lchf/low-carb-sweet-and-smoky-pulled-chicken | |||||||
| Alternative method: After marinating, pan fry the shawarma on medium high heat in a nonstick pan for about 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. OR roast in a 400-degree oven for 18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. | |||||||
| NUTRITION | ||||||||
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| Calories: 548 kCal | Carbohydrates: 0.0g | Fat: 32.0g | Protein 70.0g | |||||